P. Leighton was charged with assaulting s Chinese storekeeper, who stated that the prisoner with several others came into his shop, and while in there one of them picke: l upo cup and passed it to the prisoner who was stawling at the door, When the prosecutor attempted to take it from him he was struck in the face. Two witness were called who corroboborted this statement. The prisoner denied having struck the complainant and called a witness who said he was present when the row took place, and that it was another man who struck him. ined $3.
Ryder and Fagan, two seamen belonging to the Hindustan, were charged with being drank and creating a disturbance on Ivard their vessel, and were, sentenced to 4 weeks' imprisonment.
Carsim, a Malay, was brought up on_a:'chareo: stabbing another Malay, named Peters, he, however, not appearing the ease was dismissed.
26th August 1869.
Before R. A. Mowat, Esq. Hoo J. Kemp, Second officer of the Afary Moore, was ved with desertion, The prisoner acknowledged having come on shore without leave, and' was very penitent, but said he had no idea of deserting. He was therefore ordered to return to'his ship. caman belonging to the Tumerlane, was charged by a Chinaman, with stealing a picture frame, valued at 50 conte, The prisoner - adultted having taken it, but said hewes on shore for a "agree," and took it for a *lark." Fined $4.00 cee
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